
One Hard Core CURE

03/28/2011 12:27pm
One Hard Core CUREby Johnny DeliriousThey took the core sample out and immediately sent it to the laboratory for further testing with a more detailed examination. This was not a geological survey looking for evidence of crude oil in the region or an ice core sample to study the atmospheric content changes over hundreds of years, this core sample was from my liver!My name is Johnny Delirious and I authorized the Doctor who was head of gastroenterology at the University Hospital to perform my liver biopsy. My reasoning: a closer look was in order. When the laboratory submitted their findings, the...

Daily Spending: How Sasquatch Can Help You Track Spending and Maintain a Tight Budget

03/25/2011 04:57pm
If you're like me, you were fascinated by Sasquatch as a child. The idea of some hairy, hulking Neanderthal creature prowling alone in the hills was one of life's great mysteries. Sightings of Big Foot were common and some folks even found footprints, but somehow, he always got away.The tracks disappeared-or the trackers were clueless-or both.The point is, without tracks, all we have is a puzzling mystery. Without hard facts nothing can be confronted and nothing can be changed.In the same way, if you want to eliminate debt, you must scrutinize your spending and get absolutely clear about how you handle...

Make Your Life Happy: The 5-Second Decision You Can Choose For Your Life Pursuit of Happiness

03/25/2011 04:53pm
"I have no idea what happiness is," someone in a seminar of mine confessed recently. She was responding to a self-assessment measuring stress and burnout levels and realized that her life was so full of "to-do's" that there was no space for what we'll call "woo-hoo's." She felt buried and burdened under a mass of tasks and could never shout an enthusiastic "woo-hoo!" to celebrate the joys and opportunities in her life.This audience member made me ponder the true source of our happiness and prosperity. I'm linking happiness and prosperity since the word "wealth" comes from "weal" which meant "well-being." Being...

Beat Stress: Five Boundaries You Must Set to Be Happy and Productive

03/25/2011 04:44pm
Most people these days feel overloaded, overworked, overtired, over-everything! Not only are our plates full but our china is cracking under the weight of so much to do!May I suggest that boundaries are the key to regaining your energy, your peace of mind, and your productivity? Think about it. If you're going in a million directions trying to please everyone, will you ever reach even ONE destination? You'll drive around in circles or a zigzag, but you certainly won't get anywhere.Let me suggest a few boundaries you can set that will free you up for success:1) Shut everyone and everything out...

How Smart Women Become Successful Entrepreneurs

03/25/2011 04:39pm
Calling all enterprising women. This article is for you! No, it isn't about feminine products or brassieres. (Whew! Aren't you relieved?) This article shows you how to get SMART and become successful entrepreneurs.You know what "smart" means, doll, but you don't know what "SMART" means. So, girlfriend, grab a glass and toast to all your sister female entrepreneurs out there. And now, let's get SMART.The SMART acronym tells you how to function at optimal levels as a woman entrepreneur. It helps you streamline your responsibilities, take charge of your time and resources, and hone your focus so it's sharper than Freddy...

Are Oscars a Sure Midas Touch?

03/24/2011 03:54pm
Are Oscars a Sure Midas Touch? S. Abraham Ravid, Professor, Rutgers Business School, Newark and New BrunswickShould studios view the gold statuettes handed down this season as a signal of a Midas touch for the actors and actresses honored?Several studies, conducted on samples of many hundreds of films from the 1990s and early 2000s, test the proposition that the participation of past academy award winners and nominees leads to higher profits. The statistics are not easy, since one has to take into account many variables which may affect the financial success of films such as release dates, genres, reviews and...

BABY ABUELITA’S SINGING HISPANIC GRANDPARENT DOLLS DEBUT IN NEWEST STATE OF FLORIDA MATH TEXTBOOK

03/23/2011 11:07am
BABY ABUELITAS SINGING HISPANIC GRANDPARENT DOLLS DEBUT IN NEWEST STATE OF FLORIDA MATH TEXTBOOKBaby Abuelita Productions BIG IDEA Helps Teach Math To Floridas 3RD Graders In Innovative GO MATH! Curriculum Featuring The First Educational Series To Receive The Coveted Green Edition Certification. Miami, FL March 18, 2010 Baby Abuelita Productions, a South Florida-based manufacturer of Spanish language lullaby singing dolls and animated DVDs that preserve the Hispanic heritage, was selected by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to have their loveable dolls teach a unit called The Big Idea 1. The math curriculum was uniquely designed for Florida students and features...

3 Tips for Organizing & Storing Your Memorabilia and Photographs

03/21/2011 10:30am
Many of us have more memorabilia than we know what to do with. Photographs, old video tapes, slides, books, and keepsakes often appear in cluttered spaces. Here are some tips on how to store it so that it's safe, organized and out-of-the-way.1. Purge. Schedule a day to go through your current stash of memorabilia. Identify 6-12 items that are the MOST precious to you. Find a way to honor these items by making space for them in your home. Display them on your wall, on a table, in a shadow box, or in...

Why Seek Publicity for Your Books? By Shel Horowitz

03/19/2011 04:25pm
Publicity is getting the word out about your product, service, and/or ideas. It brings visibility, credibility, opportunity, and sales.Publicity provides the seal of approval of a trusted outside source: a journalist. Like testimonials and awards, this third-party validation helps the buyer choose your book in the crowded marketplace. It also means that a lot more people hear about your book.When you get free publicity rather than pay for advertising, you give up control over the content. But you have the added legitimacy of being chosen to represent your field. Because news coverage at least pretends to be unbiased, it is more...

Love Work: How To Fall In Love With Your Job And Feel The Ultimate Work Satisfaction

03/18/2011 03:13pm
When was the last time you fell in love with what you do for a living? Could you ever say you've felt the ultimate work satisfaction? Maybe you're thinking, "Love work? Are you nuts? I've never fallen in love with my job!"Falling in love with your work can be as simple as recognizing who your real employer is. Let me give you a hint: It's not where you work, it's who you work for--namely YOURSELF!Even if you're not a business owner, you are still self-employed! Who filled out and submitted your application? Who did the preliminary research? Who went to the...

Laid Off? Leaving A Job? Work For Yourself In Work You Love

03/18/2011 03:08pm
Do you dream of starting your own business doing work you love? Have you been laid off or are you contemplating leaving a job? Have you always wanted to operate a portable dog washing service? Maybe you want to bake cookies that put Mrs. Fields to shame or you dream of owning your own 60's themed diner.You've bought the how-to books. You've taken the business classes at your local community college. But then, cold reality grips your heart. The truth comes to light. You're scared *!less to take that leap into a new venture. You wonder how you can ever pay...

Aim high and sell your book to the world

03/17/2011 06:11pm
Aim high and sell your book to the worldby Elliott KatzIf you wrote your book to influence people with your ideas and sell a lot copies aim high and sell it to the world. If you think your book wouldnt sell outside of North America or will only sell in a specific market you may not be aiming high enough. You may be missing out on selling a lot of books and communicating your message to many people who want it.If your book helps people improve their lives, your market is the world. There are people all over the...

Small Office Security is No Small Task

03/17/2011 02:33pm
Small Office Security is No Small TaskCybercriminals Are Targeting Those Least-Equipped to Defend ThemselvesBy Gary Mullen, vice president of corporate marketing, Kaspersky Lab AmericasWeb-powered office and communication technologies have revolutionized small businesses over the past decade. The Internet has helped level the playing field, and enabled the 4.7 million businesses in the U.S. with 10 employees or fewer to compete with the big guys for customers worldwide. But the technology that allows these organizations to flourish also carries inherent security risks, and these small offices are most vulnerable. In a five-person business, theres often no dedicated IT manager. ...

Have A Unique Voice

03/17/2011 10:09am
As a personal finance expert its challenging to stand out in large crowd of financial gurus and have a unique message. But lately, Ive realized that my talents and experiences have given me a unique voice. No one is exactly like me.The key to standing out is to take what you know and combine it with where youve been and who you are now. Everyone can relate to a personal story about overcoming an obstacle; we all have hurdles to jump over and challenges to face.I worked on Wall Street for twenty years then became a credit counselor for a nonprofit...

3 Keys to Getting Your Message Out into the World So You Can Make a Difference

03/16/2011 08:26pm
If you're one of the thousands of heart-centered and conscious entrepreneurs, getting your message out into the world in a big way is important to you. In fact, it might even be the reason why you started your business in the first place.The problem, of course, is how. How do you get your message out into an already crowded marketplace? How do you make sure you're getting your message in front of the people who so desperately need to hear it?That's what I'm going to walk you through today -- the 3 main keys to getting your message out into the...